Title:  Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer - COMMS & Datalink

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer - COMMS & Datalink

Job Code: 30689

Job Location: Greenville, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Active Secret Clearance required to be considered with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI 

Job Description:

Mid-Senior level Systems Engineer to perform data analysis in tactical data link acquisition and processing systems. This position desires technical and troubleshooting skills to investigate and solve Tactical Communication system performance issues including operational environment impacts.  The individual will be responsible for the generation and review of technical papers, calculations, and briefings. The individual will also be required to prepare and present technical briefs to internal management teams.

Essential Functions:

• Supporting the performance, verification, and sustainment of fielded Tactical Communication systems and components.
• Participating in formal engineering analysis and reviewing performance parameters at the total system and individual component levels.
• Performing the design, development, and release of related data management, processing, and reporting software tools.

Essential Functions: 

• DOD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications: 

• B.S. Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Systems, etc.) with a minimum of six (6) years of applicable experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of four (4) years of prior related experience, or, in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Current DOD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• DOD Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance
• Ability to communicate clearly (written and verbal) to technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience in troubleshooting Data Link (e.g. Link16, CMF, etc.) or other communcation systems in single and Multi-Level Security environments.
• Experience in Software coding and development.
• Able to read, interpret, create, and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans, and procedures.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, et al) is required to generate work products.
• Physical requirements: Some lifting in a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) environment.
• Knowledge of systems engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in building and analyzing Data Link (eg. Link16, CMF, etc.) messages.
• Working knowledge of Mil-Standards 3011, 6016, 6018 and 6020.
• Experience writing systems and software requirements using an application such as DOORS/JIRA.
• Experience presenting design and project information at periodic reviews as well as recommending improvements to existing designs.
• Be comfortable handling a large amount of classified material.
• Familiarity with common Tactical Datalink radios/terminals, to include MIDS-JTRS, JTIDS Class 2, and JRE, as well as experience with MIL-STD-1553B interfaces.
• Familiarity with working with Unix/Linux commands in terminal consoles.
• Experience with building test cases to assess software and system operation against requirements, writing defect reports, and assessing corrections.
• Familiarity with networking technologies, to include Security+ certification.
• Familiarity with RC135 Communications Systems.
• Candidate able to obtain a Class III fight certification.
• DoD/Military experience.

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